The sales of Easter sweets may grow by 3-5 percent this year

The candy manufacturers are optimistic before the Easter season. According to the Association of the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers, the sales of Easter sweets can grow by 3-5 percent this year. Last year the turnover amounted to 4 billion HUF.

Sánta Sándor, president of the Association of the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers, and CEO of Bonbonetti group told MTI on Tuesday that according to the data of Nielsen, last year Hungarians bought almost 940 tons of seasonal candies in a value of 4 billion HUF, during the Easter season. This was a 12 percent increase in value and a 3 percent increase in volume compared to a year before. (MTI)